This Week’s Bulletin

Announcements

• City Connections hygiene drive — all month

  September is hygiene product collection month, partnering with City Connections to serve Little Rock students and their families. Drop items in the collection bin in the lobby any Sunday this month.

• Ministry Leaders — meeting moved to 9/21

  The Ministry Leaders meeting got pushed back a week, to September 21. Come prepared with your 2027 dates and budgets — keep an eye out for RSVP info.

• Men's Golf Tournament — Driving for Diapers — donations through Wednesday

  Central's annual golf tournament, Driving for Diapers, is September 19 at 7:30 AM at Rebsamen Golf Course. Donations to benefit the players of your choice are being accepted through Wednesday, September 16 — write the golfer's name clearly and large on your pack of diapers so they get the credit.

  Contact Josh Ward.

• Men's Retreat — Roots Run Deep

  A weekend of faith, fellowship, community, and adventure for the men of Central, September 25–26 at Corin Read Christian Camp in Bauxite. $20 covers lodging and meals. If you haven't signed up yet, now's the time — tell your friends. RSVP by September 20 for details.

  Contact Ben Thomas.

• New classes starting in September

  Sunday morning Adult classes are underway with a study of Luke this month, running through the end of November — handy pre-work heading into Advent season. The new Sunday class, Bible 101, is underway too: no expertise needed, just questions. Find it upstairs in the SGC Library, facilitated by Shannon Cooper — seats are limited. Wednesday night classes turned over this past week — it's not too late to join Wrestling with God, a new women's class in Fellowship West with Abbie Miller leading a practical guide to abiding with God through seasons of wrestling with Him. Helping Hands is on pause while the women's class meets, expected back in October.

• A new fall workout class — Up in Arms — starts this week

  Up in Arms, a class for anyone who wants to intentionally build strength in mind and body, kicks off Wednesday, September 16, at 6:30 PM in the gym — six weeks, wrapping up at the end of October. Reach out to Josh Ward for details or to donate equipment.

  Contact Josh Ward.

• Central Teens — fall sign-ups are open

  Sign-ups are live for the Campout and Fall Retreat — check the shared Google Doc for all the details. Note: the Teen Campout location moved from Woolly Hollow to Lake Ouachita — same dates, adjusted fun. Central Teens' small group kicks off at the Mosley's on September 13 — RSVP for a food headcount. Also: SDC is waitlist only now, so pay today to confirm your spot before it spins out September 26.

  Contact James Mosley.

• Ladies Day — October 24

  The annual Ladies Day at the Adkisons' is October 24 — mark your calendar, save the date. Guys, that Saturday is officially a Dadurday.

• Small Groups — kicking off this week

  Small Groups are kicking off this week, with more starting next week. If you've held off on signing up, there's no time like the present — fill out the sign-up form on Facebook or the HUB, or reply to the weekly email to get connected.

• Around the building

  Take a glance at the desk in the lobby — a little collection of items left behind over the past few weeks is waiting to be claimed (that travel mug you've been missing might be there). Some kid items are in the blue bin in the Kids Area hallway too. And our resident "wee church mice" have been leaving behind empty communion cups around the auditorium again — sleight-of-hand pros, save the tricks for family game night and toss your cups on the way out.

• Reserving a room

  To use any space in the building, call or email Jessica in the church office to reserve it.

  Contact Jessica Ward.

Events this week

Classes

Sundays, 9 AM

• Adult Classes · Fellowship East & West, SGC UpstairsAdult classes begin a study of Luke this September, running through the end of November — pre-work for Advent season.
• Bible 101 · SGC LibraryGot a question? Come as you are — no need to be an expert. Limited seating.
• The Mix · SGC UpstairsA community of young adults.
• Teens · SGC UpstairsTeen area, SGC Upstairs.
• Kids · Kids AreaAll ages, in the Kids Area.

Wednesdays, 6:30 PM

• Spiritual Formation · Steven Hovater · Fellowship EastA textual study from the book of Acts focused on being formed by the Holy Spirit.
• Helping Hands · SGC Upstairs, Kids Closet hallwayAn actionable opportunity to offer support and assistance to existing Central ministries. On pause while the women's class meets; expected back in October.
• Up in Arms · Josh Ward · GymPhysical activity meets ministry — six weeks, for anyone who wants to intentionally build strength in mind and body. Kicks off Wednesday, September 16.
• Wrestling with God · Abbie Miller · Fellowship WestA women's class working through a practical guide to abiding with God through seasons of wrestling with Him.
• Share · Shannon Cooper · Fellowship WestJoining the work of God in spreading the good news.
• CoParenting & Self-Care · Chaney Monan · SGC UpstairsA class to help coparents, stepparents, and single parents navigate the stress and challenges of raising kids in a non-traditional setting.
• The Mix — Making Disciples 101 · Meech Geter · SGC UpstairsA community of young adults.

Ongoing at Central

• Small Groups · Twice monthly, September–MaySmall communities who meet twice a month through the school year.Contact Shannon Cooper.
• OnRamp Mentoring · Tuesday evenings through the school yearOne evening a week mentoring a friend from the Central community.Contact Landon Dillie.
• Encouragers Class · Thursdays at 10:30 AM, August–MayWrapping up the study of Job this week; moving on to Romans next week. Meets in Fellowship East.
• Preschool Story Time · Fridays at 10 AMIn the Kids Area, for preschoolers and their parents.
• Mt. Zion Food PantryBring non-perishable food to the foyer any time to help stock the Free Little Food Pantry.
• Kids ClosetDonate items in the foyer any time. Appointments can be made for large donations. Extra hands are needed hanging donations Wednesday mornings, 9–11 AM — come one week a month or every week.Contact Lacey Hines or Lizzie Wolhuter.
• Freedom PrayerAn intentional time of prayer for a specific need or struggle, or to seek a deeper connection with God. Sign up on the website.
• Canvas Community · Second Wednesday each monthServing the homeless community an evening meal.Contact Matt Thomas.
• Spanish Worship Service · Weekly, in the Spiritual Growth CenterA weekly service for our Spanish-speaking neighbors.Contact Matt Thomas.
• Book Study · Starts Tuesday, September 15, 7:30 PM — every other weekReading Inexpressible: Hesed and the Mystery of God's Lovingkindness by Michael Card, at a member's home. Message Andrea Tappe or Mary Joy Wilson for a headcount or help getting the book.Contact Andrea Tappe or Mary Joy Wilson.
• Virtual Bible Study · Weekly, onlineJane Estes hosts a weekly virtual bible study, sharing each week's topic on the Central Facebook page.Contact Jane Estes.